play a bit part (in something)

1. Literally, to act out a very small, inconsequential role (in some piece of drama, film, or television). I originally started off playing a bit part in the sitcom, but over the years the character became wildly popular and really launched my career. A: "I heard you're in the latest Schwarzenegger movie, right?" B: "Yeah, I'm just playing a bit part, though."

2. By extension, to have a very small, inconsequential role (in some resultant situation, action, event, outcome, etc.). I know you feel like you only played a bit part in our victory today, but you were just as important out there as everyone else on the team. A: "I suppose those long, 12-hour days were why you quit, huh?" B: "Actually, those only played a bit part—it was mostly just because I hated my boss."

play a bit part

to perform a small part in a play or a movie. She played a few bit parts in minor Broadway plays, and then got the lead in an exciting new musical.

词组	play a bit part (in something)
释义	play a bit part (in something) play a bit part (in something) 1. Literally, to act out a very small, inconsequential role (in some piece of drama, film, or television). I originally started off playing a bit part in the sitcom, but over the years the character became wildly popular and really launched my career. A: "I heard you're in the latest Schwarzenegger movie, right?" B: "Yeah, I'm just playing a bit part, though." 2. By extension, to have a very small, inconsequential role (in some resultant situation, action, event, outcome, etc.). I know you feel like you only played a bit part in our victory today, but you were just as important out there as everyone else on the team. A: "I suppose those long, 12-hour days were why you quit, huh?" B: "Actually, those only played a bit part—it was mostly just because I hated my boss." See also: bit, part, play Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. play a bit part to perform a small part in a play or a movie. She played a few bit parts in minor Broadway plays, and then got the lead in an exciting new musical. See also: bit, part, play McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: play a bit part play a bit role (in something) play a small part (in something) play a small role (in something) small potatoes literally slap (one) on the wrist slap on the wrist slap someone on the wrist the straw that broke the camel's back
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